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True Friendship Is Tested by Distance, Silence, and Time — Yet Still It Stands

Friendship is one of the most beautiful things in life. It’s not just about having fun together or talking every day. It’s about being there for each other, even when life gets busy or hard. Some friendships are easy when everything is going well. But real friendship gets tested. It’s tested by distance, by silence, and by time. And the ones that survive these quiet tests are truly special. Sometimes, we move to new cities or take different paths. We don’t see our friends as often as we used to. But true friendship doesn’t depend on being close every day. It’s about feeling close, even when we’re far apart. One message, one memory, or one call can remind us how strong the bond still is. Life also brings silence. We don’t always have time to talk. We get busy. But silence doesn’t always mean distance. With true friends, even after long gaps, we can pick up right where we left off. There’s no pressure to explain — just an unspoken understanding that we’re still here for each other. T...

Say "Please Forgive Me," not "I'm Sorry"

A relationship without arguments is not a real relationship. Argument often happens because of misunderstandings. This is very true in our relationship and I’m sure ours is not the only one. The toughest part of every argument is what happens after. How do we reconcile? Who to talk first? What to say? Before getting married, we attended our pre-cana. For those who don’t know what a pre-cana is, it is a course or consultation for couples preparing to be married in a Catholic church. Our wedding priest told us that instead of saying “I’m sorry”, tell your spouse “please forgive me”. What is the difference between “I’m sorry” and “please forgive me”? The easier way to ask for forgiveness is saying “I’m sorry”. But are you really asking for forgiveness or you’re just saying it to get the apology over with? Saying “I’m sorry” has no feel of sincerity on it. Actually, it asks for nothing and there is no feeling of atonement or acceptance of fault. On the other hand, saying ...

What you eat is who you are

Have you heard the phrase “You are what you eat”? It’s kinda weird but come to think of it, it’s really true. What you eat defines your personality. What you eat affects your mood, looks and health. Every food you take is important. So better choose the healthy ones. I’m a fan of organic food! I guess this is the type of food that best describes me. NO GMOs and pesticides, and surely healthy. Just like me simple, natural and private (hehehe). If you have a space for a garden, learn to plant veggies and fruits using natural fertilizers. I encourage everyone to start consuming organic foods and to know the benefits it can give. How your food is grown is important to your health. Have you ever notice a person after going to a healthy diet course looks differently from before? If she looked dry and uncomfortable last time, she becomes blooming and more energetic. Then you’ll probably tell her, “You lose weight, Oh you look great!” or sometimes “You gain weight, you look so much ...